Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Aalsmeer
Facts and practical information
Aalsmeer Flower Auction is a flower auction that takes place in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. It is the largest flower auction in the world. The Aalsmeer Flower Auction building is the fourth largest building by footprint in the world, covering 518,000 square metres. Flowers from all over the world – Europe, Israel, Ecuador, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and other countries—are traded every day in this gigantic building. Around 43 million flowers are sold daily. This increases by around 15 percent around special days such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Their flowers are subjected to around 30 quality checks so that they can be graded on a scale. ()
Aalsmeer
Aalsmeer Flower Auction – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cobra Museum, Museum Jan, Amsterdamse Bos, Amstelveen.